Extrapyramidal Reaction - Will a daily dose of Benedryl and Cogentin be likely to cause?

... tardive dyskinesia later on? If so WHY do Drs. prescribe these drugs with an antipsychotic?Melatonin anybody? What's your best bet against EPS? Kinda weird that the solution can be the cause for trouble later on.

Added 14 Sep 2013:

Seems like that's all they got. Modern medicine hasn't kept up with the times.Why can't there be something to help not possibly hurt in the long run?

ALWAYS consult your psych about the meds you're on and express your concerns.

I have TD due to long term use of anti-psychotics. IMHO - I am not a medical professional - the answer to your Q would seem to be NO. TD is generally caused by long term use of anti-psychotics. In my experience and research, Benedryl has not been mentioned as causing TD or EPS. I have read that cogentin, when used in concert with certain other meds, may cause TD. However, cogentin is used to treat extrapyramidal disorders (but NOT TD). Since you asked about melatonin, I'm making the leap that you are taking Cogentin and Benedryl for sleep, and you are currently on anti-psychs. I've found that amantadine has alleviated my TD, and klonopin (2mg) at night puts me right to sleep, for a good 8 hours. Klonopin is a benzo and highly addictive, but it's a risk my doc and I are willing to take.

Cogentin has a "synthetic compound containing structural features found in atropine and diphenhydramine." Diphenhydramine is the primary ingredient in Benadryl. So it seems you're kind of doubling up on diphenhydramine.

Thank you for your valuable input. Sorry for your TD. What is the difference between TD and EPS? Hard to deal with on top of everything else. I thought that the Cogentin and Benedryl were both anticholinergics. Fingers are curled from time to time, although akanthesia is better with Cogentin. Isn't long term use of Benedryl akin to being dopey and confused? So if the disorder doesn't do it the meds will???